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22 October 2009
News: Windows 7 could slash energy costs

Some businesses are predicting Windows 7 will help them slash power costs by booting up faster and better managing screen power usage.
News: Windows 7: How to manage photos, videos & media

One of the most-talked about changes in Microsoft's Windows 7 is how the OS handles media files.
News: Top tips for new Windows 7 users

As an environment to work and play in, Windows 7 beats Vista, hands down. But it isn't perfect, and you may find yourself missing a few features that have disappeared. Here's how to get them back.
News: The 7 deadly sins of Windows 7

Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, has been highly praised, after all it fixes many of the problems encountered in Vista. Sadly, it has also attracted some criticism.
News: Windows 7 officially available in UK

Microsoft executives believe midnight tonight will mark a "pivotal turning point" in the company's history as its latest operating system, Windows 7, officially goes on sale throughout the UK
News: Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts - our top ten

Microsoft's new operating system Windows 7 is faster than it predecessor Windows Vista.
News: Windows 7 networking features explained

Once upon a time, computers were stand-alone machines running applications. However, now without an ability to access the internet, retrieve email, chat via instant messaging, and connect with file shares and software, the computer is little more than an expensive paperweight.
News: Pictures: The 10 best Windows 7 features

Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 will be made publicly available on October 22. However, if you can't wait that long, we're offering a sneaky peek at the operating system's 10 coolest features.
21 October 2009
News: Windows 7 breaks retail records

Microsoft's new operating system Windows 7 is the biggest-grossing pre-order product ever, says Amazon.
News: Zoho boosts links with Google Apps

Zoho has integrated its online project management tool, along with some other features, with Google's Apps -- a linkage Zoho thinks will benefit users of both software suites.
20 October 2009
News: Windows 7 deliveries arrive

PC Advisor readers are confirming actual, early delivery of Windows 7 boxes from retailers.
News: PC World offers up to £250 off Win 7 PCs

PC World is offering up to £250 off new PCs running Windows 7.
News: Office 2010 to hit public beta in November

Microsoft has revealed Office 2010 will hit public Beta in November.
News: Windows 7 already shipping in the UK

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 is shipping early to some customers in the UK, with retailers seeking to get the new operating system out of the door before Royal Mail's planned 48-hour strike
News: First Google Android e-reader planned

Android is known for smartphones but the mobile platform will also power the new Alex e-reader from a Fremont, Calif., company called Spring Design Inc.
News: Wolfram Alpha becomes £30 iPhone app

Wolfram Alpha, the 'computational knowledge engine' with a name that rolls right off the tongue, has until now lived solely as a website that can provide cool data results to certain queries. Now, though, iPhone and iPod touch owners can buy it as a £30 Wolfram Alpha app.
News: Microsoft issues first Windows 7 patches

Microsoft patched nine vulnerabilities in Windows 7 last week, five marked "critical," in a move that will require users upgrading to the new operating system to download a security update to keep their PCs secure.
19 October 2009
News: Google drops plans for Windows 7-Chrome integration

Google has scrubbed plans to fully integrate its Chrome web browser with Windows 7.
16 October 2009
News: Microsoft Office Web Apps vs Google Docs

Can browser-based apps truly substitute for Microsoft Office for real-world work? We test Office Web Apps, Google Docs and Zoho to find out
15 October 2009
News: Printing woes for Google Docs users

Google Docs users are having problems printing, exporting and uploading certain files, the company acknowledged, as it is rolling out a set of upgrades to this hosted office productivity suite.